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This third installment of our series featuring some of Mexico's finest continues in Monterrey, just before hitting the road again and making our way towards Aguascalientes! Eduardo Muñoz Sheridan continues the series by sharing some of his experiences hawking with Harris's hawks around Monterrey, while also sharing his perspective on falconry and the changes that have occurred around Monterrey. We...

This second installment of our international series featuring Mexico continues in Monterrey, where we get to meet Antonio Miguel Musi. Antonio shares some of his background, different perspectives on the growth of Monterrey and how that has affected falconry around that area, and reflects on some of the more exceptional flights he's witnessed in falconry, particularly with his Harris's hawks. Stay...

This initial installment of our first ever international series begins in Monterrey, Mexico. Here, Diego Arpee launches our Mexican falconry journey by discussing his passion for falconry, falconry education, and of course, sharing some of his most memorable falconry moments! Special thanks again to NAFA and the Falconry Fund for their small grant program, which helps opportunities like this to ha...

This second episode with Tyler was recorded at Kentucky's recent annual field meet, where Tyler Rankin joined us again to fill us in on the latest with the Kentucky Falconers Association, talk about how his current falconry season has been going, and of course, share a few more of his favorite falconry stories! Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the pod...

This remote episode brings another guest from across the pond! Hailing from the UK, Jose is a falconer, renowned chef, and author of the books Venison: The Game Larder and Feathers: The Game Larder. He and his wife Charlotte, who also runs CJ's Birds of Prey, have also successfully bred many birds. This is another great episode from a new friend in the UK you can't miss out on! Special thanks to t...

In this finale of the New Mexico Falconer's Association Series, we took some time to talk with Steve Bodio to get a few collective words of wisdom, as well as hear how he got his start into falconry. This is also largely a tribute episode, with falconers Paul Domski, Lauren McGough, and Matt Mullenix kindly taking the time to discuss some of the aspects of Steve's writings that have inspired them,...

In this fifth installment of the New Mexico Falconer's Association podcast series, Tom Smylie discusses more of his early falconry inspirations, experiences with falconry around the world, and of course, more insights into New Mexico's falconry history. This is a man with a huge wealth of knowledge and experiences, and there's plenty of stories you won't want to miss out on! Special thanks to the...

This episode featuring Madison Haley is the fourth installment of the New Mexico Falconer's Association Series. Madison has been a falconer for 50 years, so he had a lot of good stories and insights to share, including the evolution of the falconry landscape in New Mexico that once included a lot of premium prairie chicken and duck hawking. You won't want to miss out on some of these experiences b...

This third installment of the NM Falconer's Association Series features Greg Rabourn. At a young age, Greg moved to New Mexico with his family, where he quickly discovered his love for hunting jackrabbits. In his early twenties, he relocated to Farmington, NM, and started his falconry career. After flying goshawks, he was introduced to hawking jackrabbits with falcons and dogs, and has been at tha...

Thanks for joining us for the second installment of the New Mexico Falconer's Association Series! This episode features Matt Mitchell, who is a native New Mexican that has been involved in falconry since 1968. He has since flown most species of raptor, starting out with Harris's hawks before discovering his love for falcons. He has also captive bred raptors since 1989, and continues to breed and h...

This was the start of a series of episodes featuring falconers from the New Mexico Falconer's Association. This first episode in the series features Paul Domski, a falconer of 22 years, and president of the NM Falconer's Association of 10 years. Paul was also on the NAFA board for 7 years, and is also known for running his multiple salukis on jackrabbits and his work with that particular breed of...

This was a special remote episode recorded with the author of The Specialist Falcon, Simon Tyers. A falconer for over 50 years, Simon's journey has amassed a ton of experience as both falconer and dog trainer. Always setting the bar high for himself and seeking perfection, he was inspired to share his culmination of experiences by writing his book. Special thanks to the organizations and businesse...

While hanging out at the Coulson's, Jon was able to catch up face to face with Matt Mullenix after almost exactly two years to discuss his new book, Four Falconry Fundamentals, and the principles, stories, and mindset that inspired him to write it. It's another fun episode that current and prospective falconers can benefit from! To get your copy of Four Falconry Fundamentals, head to amazon.com, o...

This episode features widely known Harris's Hawk breeders and curators of the Baywing Database, Tom and Jennifer Coulson! You won't want to miss this conversation with them as they discuss their falconry origins, their breeding project, and some great falconry stories! It’s hard to believe this was originally episode 50 for Falconry Told and helped mark three years for the podcast…. Special thanks...

This episode, Jon reconnects with friend and environmental consultant Tyler Rankin, who is also the current president of the Kentucky Falconers Association, to discuss a range of topics from sharp-shinned hawk research, dirt and squirrel hawking, and of course, Tyler's path to falconry. As always, it's another episode you'll definitely want to check out! Special thanks to the organizations and bus...

While working in Wyoming, Jon was able to meet up with Vahé to check out his facilities and discuss a myriad of topics, including his prior life in photography, abatement, sky trials, and of course, his falconry journey. This is definitely another can't miss episode! For more info about Vahé and his abatement services, please head to http://www.falconforce.com. Special thanks to the organizations...

Jon makes a short trip to Idaho to do some flying and trapping with friends Brad and Kelly Smoot! Long time falconers and falconry equipment makers, Brad and Kelly shed light on their path to falconry, their favorite falconry preferences, and what's next on their falconry journey! We hope you enjoy the animal cameos and stories, which are sure to make any falconer feel right at home! Special thank...

After doing some morning trapping, Jon sits down with Stephanie to discuss her falconry journey thus far. Whether it was starting her falconry path in 2016 after graduating with her Bachelor's degree or recently pursuing her Master's degree in wildlife biology and conservation in Scotland, Stephanie's stories and perspectives were insightful to hear! We hope you enjoy hearing about her falconry jo...

In this episode, sit in with Jon as he meets Kris Klosterman, a professional fire fighter (amongst other things) and falconer of seven years, for the first time to discuss the ever challenging balance between falconry and careers, red tail hawking with squirrels, and other stories! This is definitely a diverse and fun episode you won't want to miss! Special thanks to the organizations and business...

Join Jon as he meets up with Colombus, OH falconer Joe Dorrian to discuss raptor education, as well as the other traditional aspects of falconry! Joe’s fascination with falconrysued the sport. Since that time, Joe has served as Ohio’s first Apprentice Director and started only the sixth school of falconry ( the Ohio School of Falconry ) in the United States in 2014. Tune in to hear his story! Spec...

Emmy-winning composer, sound designer, and falconer Jason Hausman joined Jon for this special Coronavirus edition of the Falconry Told Podcast. Jason is the owner of Hot Sake creative sound boutique that specializes in scoring, foley, and sound for film, TV, and other media. Jason also produces music for other artists, with a focus on Hip-Hop and R&B. Along with being Eastern Director of AFC for t...

Jon recently had a chance to attend Jeff's annual squirrel hawking meet where he was able to sit down with Jeff to rehash some of his funnier falconry and abatement experiences, plus talk about his recent trip to Scotland and other recent events! Tune in for some great stories, and thanks again to Jeff for returning for another episode! Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kin...

Tanner Baird is a falconer from Indiana who had graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science. He currently studies law at the University of Texas. Dane Erickson is an outdoorsman and student at Purdue University studying agricultural economics and political science. In May of 2019 Tanner and Dane were selected to participate in a study that confirmed Golden Eagle depredation of lambs in Wyoming, which...

Originally from Illinois, Todd is a recent transplant to the Palmer Divide in Colorado, where he's been learning to adapt to hunting jackrabbits with his Harris's hawk after flying red tails on squirrels and cottontails for years. Once part owner of a stable isotope lab, Todd also utilized the lab to analyze feathers of migrating, juvenile sharp-shinned hawks trapped at the Cedar Grove Ornithologi...

This episode brings you all Chase Delles, well known for his experiences with eagles, including the importation of species not common or native here in the United States. Chase's long history with falconry and his unique perspective into how he began his path towards flying eagles makes for another can't miss episode! Thanks as always for joining us! Special thanks to the organizations and busines...